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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.82, 546.50 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.82, 546.50 and 172.58 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.82 : 546.50 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.82/546.50 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.82x = 546.50 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.82x = 94,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,311.37/364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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